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John 16:33 gives us full disclosure to our righteous lives here on earth. It says, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” God’s full disclosure of life here on earth eliminates the element of surprise and enables us to focus on four right responses to the inevitable suffering of the righteous.
The path to joyful endurance, even over long periods of tribulation, is hope. When the heaviness of your trials begins to weigh you down, take a few minutes to reflect on what Christ has done for you in the past, is doing for you in the present and will do for you future. Hope in these things and the joy of the Lord will lift your soul.
Affliction makes you cherish your relationships. You begin to value your relationships more. Your heart is encouraged that you have people you can lean on in times of trouble and people who genuinely love you and are delighted to support you…
Last week, we began looking at the disease of bitterness that Hebrews 12:15 talks about: “Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.”
We talked about tracing the root of bitterness and recognizing that those who are bitter are often blind to their own sin…
By now, most Americans are familiar with the symptoms and severity of the COVID-19 virus. Like many of you, our family has read up on information relating to this disease to determine the early warning signs and symptoms. We have tried to be diligent, careful, and wise in our interactions with people to prevent our catching this virus. We understand the risks and potential dangers and are therefore changing the way we behave…
